The Immortal Bird?
Leach's Storm-Petrels live a remarkably long life for being so small. A lifespan of up to 36 years is not unheard of for this pelagic (sea-dwelling) species. This is about 25 years longer than would be expected... Read more »
Leach's Storm Petrel
SHARE:
About the Leach's Storm Petrel
Also known as: Carrie Chicks, Leach's Petrel, Beal's Petrel, Chapman Petrel, Dusky-rumped Petrel, Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel, Kaeding's Petrel, Socorro Petrel
The Leach's Storm Petrel is a small seabird of the tubenose family. These little pelagic birds are found on both Atlantic and Pacific waters.
Leach's Storm Petrels breed on offshore islands in the Northern Hemisphere. During the breeding season, they are nocturnal to avoid predation. They nest in burrows where they take shelter during daylight hours.
Find cute products & gifts with our Birdorable Leach's Storm Petrel
Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched October 13, 2012
Scientific Name
Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
7 to 8.2 inches
(17.8 to 20.8 cm)
Wingspan:
17 to 19 inches
(43.2 to 48.3 cm)
Range
International Names
Brazilian
Painho-de-cauda-furcada
Chinese
白腰叉尾海燕
Czech
buřňáček dlouhokřídlý
Danish
Stor Stormsvale
Dutch
Vaal Stormvogeltje
Finnish
myrskykeiju
French
Océanite cul-blanc
German
Wellenläufer
Italian
Uccello delle tempeste codaforcuta
Japanese
コシジロウミツバメ (koshijiroumitsubame)
Norwegian
Vaal Stormvogeltje
Polish
nawałnik duży
Russian
Северная качурка
Spanish
Stor Stormsvale
Swedish
Klykstjärtad stormsvala
Related Articles
